Re: [RBW] Re: Differences between Sam Hillborne and A Homer Hilsen

Re-reading this a year or more later - I'm still looking for someone to post who rode both a Homer and a Sam extensively, and kept the Homer. Anyone? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop re

[RBW] Re: A. Homer Hilsen fender clearance

My 2019 Homer fit Velo Orange Zeppelin 52 fenders no problem. It had 559 brakes as well, but it was a 650b tire size. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an e

Re: [RBW] Favorite Floor Pump Head?

Second recommendation for the Silca 'Hiro' chuck. Going strong after 8 years. $30 at Amazon. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-b

Re: [RBW] Favorite Floor Pump Head?

Patrick The ‘Hiro’ chuck I have is a steel Presta chuck that screws onto a Schrader-thread pump head. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QMRQGEO/ Your Tanaka chuck looks like the same thing but looks like it can be installed directly into a pump hose using a clamp? I got tired of screwing a P

[RBW] Compliments

So one thing I’ve noticed - I mean REALLY noticed - about our Rivendell bikes is that they get compliments. I ride the Silver Comet near Atlanta. https://groups.google.com/g/bicycletouring/c/cFpcvUWqzkA For 15 years I rode a Diamondback Approach, a decent hybrid bike (as they called those back

Re: [RBW] Coaster Brakes for a Beachy Clem Build

Interesting discussion. When we lived in Germany (2002-2003) I picked up a “Top City” “Sundance” bicycle for my wife to ride while shopping. It has a 7-speed internally-geared rear hub with a rear coaster brake, a front V-brake, and a 7-speed grip shift. The rear hub is 135mm wide. I thought

[RBW] Re: New Bike Day—Retirement Bike

Excellent, excellent choice. When I retired I also bought a Rivendell. I’ve never regretted it. Neither will you. Love the mud flaps! Great choice! Enjoy! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[RBW] Re: Will Cliffhangers leave me hanging?

I’m with the others regarding the Marathons. I’ve had trouble putting them on Atlas and Dyads, too. I carry a couple of the plastic tire “irons”, but only when I have Marathons on. To me, they also feel like I’m riding through mud. But I wouldn’t have anything else for a tour. -- You recei

Re: [RBW] Goals for 2024 (will they be S.M.A.R.T. ?)

At 74, I bike a mile farther than the same month last year. May in 2022 I did 200 miles, May in 2023 I did 201, May this year I’ll do 202, for example. Since the goal depends on the weather, it works out to about 1350 a year. This keeps me (slowly) improving without killing myself. I mean, b

[RBW] Re: If you plan to get a Roaduno..,

Whups. My shopping bike is 130mm. Looks like I'll have to fix it rather than cannibalize it for a Roaduno. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Re: If you plan to get a Roaduno..,

My dislike with a coaster brake is that the rear tire wears out a lot more quickly than I expected. You do have to disconnect the torque arm to remove the rear wheel, but that’s usually not a big deal. Just remember the correct screwdriver. -- You received this message because you are subscri

[RBW] Re: External bottom brackets for dummies?

And of course, the system reversed my photos versus their names. 1 - Soma. 2 - Homer. 3 - EV. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-

[RBW] Re: External bottom brackets for dummies?

I’m going to stick with the spacers going as shown in the exploded view - spacers going between the cup and the BB shell. You’re absolutely right on the prep work. Both bikes were chased, but the Soma was not faced… probably why it gets by with the spacer stack slightly smaller. -- You rece

[RBW] Re: External bottom brackets for dummies?

I wanted a “medium” touring bike, so I got an A Homer Hilsen frame. I was also impressed with how the 24mm, eternal bearing, Hollowtech II drive system felt. It was, to my feet, noticeably stiffer than the square taper BBs I had been using for years. So, loath to screw up a Rivendell frame, I b

Re: [RBW] Brake cables and housing

Every 5000 miles the cables on my Sam get cleaned and lubed with Phils Tenacious Oil. John Dewey - that is an outstanding photograph. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

[RBW] Re: Crankset/BB question

Then, if you do need to replace the bottom bracket, you’ll need a tool like this to snug up the new one. https://www.amazon.com/Park-Tool-BBT-22-Shimano-Cartridge/dp/B001A0AIAG/?th=1&psc=1 I took my Sam to the LBS to take the old one out. The guys in Taiwan (or at Rivendell) must have hydraulic

[RBW] Re: Using Your Rivendell Vs. Being Precious: A Spectrum

I had this discussion with my wife today, because she is about to join the Riv Sisters with a Platypus. I ordered her frame yesterday. The discussion turned to lights. Add a front hub generator and a light, and now you’re talking over $4000 for the bike she wants. $1750 for a frame, $400 for a

[RBW] Re: Using Your Rivendell Vs. Being Precious: A Spectrum

No spare bike in a box for me. My second bike is fully built up so that if my Sam does come up lame or missing, I have something else immediately. If I don’t get the Sam back, I can say “I once had a Rivendell, and it was a marvelous ride”. I have an ’82 Team Fuji road bike that I got in ’86

Re: [RBW] Re: Kickstand plates, what's up with that?

It is certainly not just Riv bikes. My second bike is a Soma Saga Disc, which has the same geometry as my Sam but with a slightly lower top tube. They even warn about the problem (first and last paragraphs): https://www.somafab.com/archives/product/saga-disc-frame-set-2 I use Kai's solution on th

Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

My wife’s Platypus frame arrived this morning. Woo hoo! It was packed in fitted cardboard, with paper stock protecting the finish, and arrived in perfect “not prepped” condition. Kudos! Headset and seatpost were included in a box (with a Riv bandana!). I have not a clue about proper brakes or

Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

Thanks, shoji. My mind is still stuck in the side pull era of early Sams and Homers, so I need to get educated, and that helps. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it

Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

Thanks, Scott. That helps a lot. I’m going for Tektro linear pull V-brakes, but no decision on levers yet. I like the adjustable pull on those levers, though. I hadn’t run into that before. I’m not trying to hijack this thread, but “Who is getting a Platypus”? implies “and how are you going to

[RBW] How are you building up your Platypus?

For those of us who have ordered a Platypus, and got a “raw” frame in a box, I’m interested in how people are building them up. I’m also interested in how previous Platy people from the last batch (raw plus Riv builds) have built up theirs. I’m coming at this from: This build is for my wife,

Re: [RBW] Who is getting a Platypus?

OK, I’ll start a new thread. Alan - great photos. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view thi

Re: [RBW] ISO: Missing Link wheel building book

Also this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUqul03hbZ8 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To vie

Re: [RBW] Re: How are you building up your Platypus?

I’d probably better get my two cents in. I’m working off a pile of parts that I’ve collected over the years. That’s not necessarily the best way to approach a new build, but it will get something on the road. And everybody has a pile of parts…somewhere… I took the frame down to the LBS for th

[RBW] Re: Last ride of 2022

Thursday it had finally warmed up enough here in Atlanta that I went for a pleasure ride (about 13 miles) on the Silver Comet Trail. Besides the “Boy, am I out of shape” feeling, a 6-point buck jumped up next to me and start leaping along about 30 feet to my right. We see a number of deer on t

[RBW] Re: WTB: unpunched/grooved cork grips

PM Sent aeroperf -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the

[RBW] Re: Routine maintenance / habits / survey

I live near Atlanta and ride my 2014 Sam year round on city streets and rails-to-trails. I'm not a "power rider", just a continuous one. I'm 74 and bang along at about 12 mph, doing about 1500 miles a year. I was shocked when I actually wore out a chain. It’s garaged, so I wash it with Zaino

[RBW] Re: Headset adjustment

I was going to suggest checking for a loose headset, but It is obviously the stem, and Garth is right on. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rb

Re: [RBW] Re: "A Steamy Lug Affair" by Grant Petersen

I keep thinking it might be easier now (2023) to do a lugged frame than it was 10 years ago because… You can design the frame with a CAD program, design the lugs with the same program, and print the lugs using a 3-D printer. If you don’t print the steel lugs themselves, you can use the 3-D prin

[RBW] Re: Recommendations on a budget 700c wheelset?

Do they have to be new? Find a good used late-90s hybrid at your LBS or on Craigslist. You can probably find one for less than $200. But it. Take the wheels. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group a

[RBW] Re: Recommendations on a budget 700c wheelset?

Ack. "Buy it". -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit http

[RBW] Re: WTB/ISO New or Used Shimano Deore XT rear derailleur

Why not both? You can still get a Shimano M591 new, though it is an older design, that works well with a 34-tooth cassette. This is a solid, reliable design that Rivendell used to ship on their builds. It is Deore, but not XT. A Deore XT equivalent like the M772 (also older design) is rated

Re: [RBW] WTB 650B Dynamo Wheel & Question About Alex Rims

Do it yourself! Have your LBS order a matching dynamo and the required spokes (and the correct spoke wrench) and have at it with a little help from YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUqul03hbZ8 Then take it back to your LBS and have them tighten and true it for $20. It only takes an ev

[RBW] Re: Hub recommendations for Velocity Cliffhangers

I like the Deore LX trekking equipment. A rear hub would be FH-T670. Quiet and bulletproof. I’ve laced them to Velocity Atlas and Velocity Dyads. For a front hub, I tend to use Shimano 105s because they are reliable and reasonably cheap. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Best Rivendell for pavement riding

A Sam with 42mm tires at 55 psi. Pure bliss on pavement. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To v

[RBW] Strange Question - Asymmetric Pedals

In June 2022 we did a tour down the Canal du Midi in southern France. In June 2022 it was 105 degrees in the shade in southern France - fires breaking out everywhere - but we had already paid, so we went. Long story short, I got heatstroke and something called compartment syndrome, which result

[RBW] Re: Soliciting opinions: help me pick the right Rivendell

Get a Sam with a 3x9 drive. Strong enough to do the riding you want, versatile enough for errands and light touring, and very comfortable. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving ema

[RBW] Re: 54.5 Homer: 700c or 650b?

I would think it would be all about the tires. If you have more than one bike, what are the wheel sizes of the others? You might want to standardize so you can swap tires. Or if you have specific tires in mind, what size do they come in? While there are now a lot of options for 650b tires, the

[RBW] Re: 54.5 Homer: 700c or 650b?

All that considered, I’d say get the taller bike. The folks at Riv do tend to put you on the tallest bike they think will clear your stand-over height. The tiny bit extra chainstay length and wheelbase will add to the “Riv ride” feel. And you won’t have so much seat post showing that you’ll think

[RBW] Re: Adventures in (Re) building my Saluki

Or get them all at once: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093SKS6XV/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2 Second bike tool I bought, after a good workstand. They have saved me enormous amounts of frustration. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

Re: [RBW] DIY build or order complete?

I suggest you let Riv build up your first Rivendell. You’ll get the full “Riv Ride” that way so you can see what that means, and all the parts will be working together from the get-go. However, you’ll still need a few tools. Specifically, a set of metric Allen wrenches, and a pedal wrench, pl

[RBW] Re: Rim recommendations for easy tire changes

Velocity Atlas are also easy to change. Sometimes it’s the tires, not the rim. Schwalbe Marathon, I’m looking at you. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an

[RBW] Re: spacing between chainrings

Typical spacing between chainrings is 5mm. However, it is all about the chainline. https://www.sheldonbrown.com/chainline.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it

[RBW] Re: A PSA From Gordon Ramsay

Purple potato indeed! https://www.theguardian.com/food/article/2024/jun/16/gordon-ramsay-lucky-to-be-here-after-us-bike-crash -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe fro

Re: [RBW] Re: 55 cm Platypus on Amtrak

Now that you’re hooked, note that there is a Google group for Bicycle Touring. Here’s one of mine: https://groups.google.com/g/bicycletouring/c/cFpcvUWqzkA I live near Atlanta, as does Rich S, so come ride our trail some time. Amtrak goes to Atlanta, and we’d love to see Peppermint Platy on th

Re: [RBW] Re: Goals for 2024 (will they be S.M.A.R.T. ?)

Since 2016 my goal has generally been to do one more mile in a month than I did in that month the year before. The real reason for this was to be reasonably healthy for an annual bike tour - Nantes to Brest Canal in Brittany, the Camino de Santiago across northern Spain - that kind of thing. Bu

[RBW] Re: Front Derailleur Adjustment - Friction DT Shifters

“…often making minor adjustments…” kind of goes along with friction shifting, but if it seems excessive, check that the front derailleur cage is absolutely parallel to the big chain ring. It only takes one chain jam to knock it askew. Also that the outer stop of the front derailleur is adjust

[RBW] Re: Going from 2x9 to 3x9 - FD Selection

My Sam came as a 2x9 with 26/38 rings on a Suguino XD2 crank, and a Claris FD. I went to 3x9 with 26/36/46 by replacing the bashguard. The Claris FD was NOT capable of handling the 3x. After trying a number of things and learning a lot about FDs and chainlines, I went to a Shimano Sora FD-3030

[RBW] Re: Frame color!

My Sam came in Sage, and I like it. I get compliments, so others think it is a good color as well. But if I was doing a custom repaint I’d go for 1968 Camaro Rally Green. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-chevrolet-camaro-32/ I used to paint my Nash Metropolitans this color. It wouldn’t go

[RBW] Re: What have you learned during the isolation?

Cobb and Paulding counties, GA, re-opened the Silver Comet Trail today. I’ll avoid talking about the wisdom of re-opening Georgia, but re-opening the Comet was definitely interesting. I suddenly understand the comments about trails being crowded. Leah’s comment about “roving cattle” who “don’t u

[RBW] Re: Causes for bike noises

Had a once-per-pedal-revolution click that went away for a few days every time I washed the bike. I swapped chains, pulled off the cranks, checked the bottom bracket and shell, swapped seats… It turned out to be a bad pedal. I never did find out what that had to do with washing the bike. --

[RBW] Re: Admissions of Things You Ought to Have Known But Did Not: A Thread

I got a Schwinn when I was six. We lived in a lovely town in northern New Jersey that was about 4x5 miles big. I rode that bike all over that town. Thousands of miles. When I was 14, I rode to a neighboring town which had a bike shop because I actually needed a new chain. As I pulled up, the

[RBW] Re: Admissions of Things You Ought to Have Known But Did Not: A Thread

Joe: We all do that. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web vis

[RBW] Re: WTB or trade - front downtube shifter

Kyle- I may have what you need, but I have no idea what to charge/trade. You’d get the entire L+R unit. After 4 years riding my Sam I wanted to try a “real” road bike so I got a 1982 Team Fuji, and started modernizing it. The one thing I haven’t changed yet is the shifters. I still have the

[RBW] Re: Cameras for Biking

I use a Panasonic Lumix LX-3. See my posts in “Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread” for examples. It has a very good Leica f2.0 lens and auto stabilization, thank goodness, because it is tough to take a good photo from a moving bike. It only weighs 9.5 ounces. I post process with the Panasoni

[RBW] Re: Calaveras Loop (With my new Clem!)

Justin— Up Calaveras to Felter, up Felter to Sierra, Up Sierra to Sierra Gunnwood Canyon Rd, then Alum Rock Falls Rd, and finally Mt. Hamilton Rd down into the valley. I took Piedmont Rd back to Milpitas. I only did this once, 30 years ago - it is a long day with a lot of verticality - but y

[RBW] Re: Leather saddle recommendation for upright Sam H?

It’s not leather… I had a “standard” Selle Anatomica saddle on my Sam. It is not what you want. But I replaced it with a Serfas RX Cruiser Bicycle Saddle – CR-RXL. This is what you want. I have a couple of pins in my back, and I ride a bicycle because riding lets me lean over a little, as op

[RBW] Re: Front derailleur help

My 2015 Sam came with a 9-speed cassette and a wide low 40/26 crank. The derailleur was a Shimano Claris FD-2400 B clamp-on. I replaced it when I went to a 3-speed front crank, but is this what you’re looking for? I still have it, but it was on the bike for 2 years. So, not new. https://bike.

[RBW] Re: Travel bikes

After living in Europe for years and then going over for tours for years, I got tired of rent-a-bikes. For a while I used Nate in Oakland’s solution and shipped my Sam. Finally I built up what I consider a perfect credit card touring bike, and based it over there. So - a Soma Saga with Shiman

[RBW] Re: Velocity Dyads and 50mm Tires

Interesting. I run a set of Velocity Dyads that I built up with Deore hubs. For the last 3 years I’ve run Continental Speed Ride 42mm tires at 70 psi with zero problems. I have lately knocked the pressure back to 55 psi for ride quality, but I have never given a thought to the rims failing fo

[RBW] Re: Help! Chain/tire rub problem with my Susie build

You say it’s not square taper. Is it Hollowtech II? In that case, you may have a road bike BB/crank where a mountain BB/crank might be required. Rivs tend to come with a 68mm bottom bracket shell (the road standard), but have a 135mm rear dropout width (an older mountain bike standard). The

[RBW] Re: Problems with Nitto stems and bars?

Everybody probably already knows this, but a couple of notes on bolts & nuts. Bolts are typically steel. If they go into steel they are typically fine thread, but not always. Sometimes using a taller nut and coarse thread is cheaper. If they go into aluminum they are almost always coarse th

[RBW] Re: Problems with Nitto stems and bars?

John— No, I don’t think they substituted a JIS nut for a standard M8 nut in this particular unit. That was my first thought but my nut is close enough to the “step” that it looks like the design is for the JIS 12mm. My thought is more like #1 or #6 in Paul’s entry above, and your comment yes

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on Rivendell cork grips

I’ve had them for 5 years on my Sam with albatross bars. For me, they are not too hard, and just the right size. I really love them, and would hate to have to pull the bars or brake levers and destroy them. I’ve asked three different fly fishermen what they put on the cork rod grips and the

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on Rivendell cork grips

If you do not glue them, or double-sided tape them, the will tend to rotate on the bar. I have a second set on a different bike that I haven’t firmly attached yet, and I didn’t realize how much torque you tend to put on a grip in normal riding. If you find another way to attach, let us know.

[RBW] Re: Increasing Spring Tension - Rear Derailleur

Just so we know what we're talking about, here is the exploded view. https://si.shimano.com/pdfs/ev/EV-RD-M580-2367.pdf There is a spring that runs the body (2), and a spring that tensions the cage (9). As a Mechanical Engineer, if I had two of these, I'd take one apart just on general principle.

Re: [RBW] Sam sizing advice

I’m 5’ 9” (used to be 5’ 10”) and measured my PBH at 83. I measured it again to be sure I was doing it right, then again a couple of weeks later. Every bicycle I had from 1975 on was 700c. There was no way I was going to go 650b. I ordered a Sam in 2015, and Will set me up with a 55 Cm frame

[RBW] Re: Sam sizing advice

And under the “if I knew then what I know now” department… It is really tough to buy a boutique bike without having ridden it. If you’re going to pay >$3000 for a fully tricked-out Rivendell, or ~$1500 for a frame+fork, you want to get it right. So… Do you have a bike you ride or have ridden t

[RBW] Re: 700c Wheel recommendations

I use Velocity Atlas wheels on my Sam, and they’ve been good with any tire size I’ve tried up through 50mm. I’m 200 lbs plus, so I use 36 spokes. They are possibly a bit of overkill for my typical 42mm tires, but they’ve been trouble free. My touring bike has Velocity Dyads and they run fine wi

[RBW] Re: My recent "CO-GAP" 7-day trip

Was this route that they call The Great Allegheny Passage? https://www.aarp.org/travel/vacation-ideas/outdoors/info-2021/rail-trails-for-biking.html I’ve wanted to do that for a few years now. I’ve thought about using my Sam, but the trail seemed more suited for my Soma Saga tourer. How did the

[RBW] Re: My recent "CO-GAP" 7-day trip

Sorry, I see that it is the Great Allegheny Passage. I should have read more closely. Thanks for your post! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Parts Shortage Article

Some of it is a matter of manufacturing plant closures due to covid: https://www.bicycleretailer.com/international/2021/06/10/shimano-forced-shut-malaysia-component-factory-latest-blow-supply-chain Some of it is due to unprecedented demand - a new bicycle boom: https://www.bbc.com/future/bespoke/m

[RBW] Re: Comebacks for when people think your bikes cost too much

The only people who have ever asked the price were fellow bicyclists. They usually preface the question with “Nice bike!” I note that most ride carbon frames, and don’t bat an eye because their bikes typically cost more. And I only think they asked because they recognize that it is a modern lu

[RBW] Re: XD2 Rings and 9 Speed

My XD2 26/36/46 with a Deore XT RD-M591 derailleur, HG-400 9 speed 11-34 cassette and KMC 9 speed chain has worked fine on my Sam for 5 years. I ran it for a while in 10-speed mode by changing only the cassette and thumb shifter. That worked well too. -- You received this message because you a

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv-ish Top Tube Protection

I use a leather steering wheel cover. They come in different sizes and colors, lace on, and are cheap. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-

Re: [RBW] Re: measured speed differences between road and touring bikes

Aaron - Yes, it was about the same amount of effort. I wasn’t trying to match speeds, and didn’t. I live on a rails-to-trails and know it pretty well, and I don’t match day to day on a given bike. Some days are windier, some are hotter. On the Sam I’ve done the same ride at 10.9 mph and 11.6

Re: [RBW] Handlebar/Stem pouch for Wine

If you could use your top tube: https://www.amazon.com/Repurposed-Bicycle-Handmade-Hide-Drink/dp/B015JMQIFO/ Otherwise you might strap on one of these: https://www.amazon.com/TOURBON-Canvas-Leather-Bicycle-Carrier/dp/B07JVQW85W/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

Re: [RBW] Cold Weather Riding Gear

Don’t forget the “Sheldon Brown” solution to a cold head during winter riding - tape over the vents in your helmet with packaging tape. Cheap, but effective. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] Re: Heterodoxy — reconciling RBW with the mainstream

Rivendell bikes are boutique bikes, like Prada sells boutique purses. You’re paying a premium for the name. You’re also getting lugs, and a comfortable ride. My forever bike is my 2015 55 Sam. I’ve had people call it a “Classic”. It’s not. It’s new. I’ve had people call it “Retro”. It’s n

[RBW] Re: Buzzy hubs, hipster or window rattling?

Came here looking for the: “Unclip the playing cards from your chainstays” comment. [badda bum!] OK, I’m old. But I can’t be the only one who did this as a kid... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this g

[RBW] Re: Cool Tools for Home Wrenchers

Um, machine screws tend to be fastened with a screwdriver, while bolts tend to have a nut and be fastened with a wrench. This leaves open what to call a fastener that uses an allen wrench - most common is capscrew, but bolt is also used. Real quick JIS explanation from a motorcycle guy: https://

[RBW] Re: How do you track mileage?

I use a Sigma BC 12.12 Bike Computer, wired, and read it into a spreadsheet with the Sigma DataCenter program. I bought a bunch of them years ago and calibrate them for each bike on the trail I ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch

[RBW] Re: Dealing with wind

As an aerodynamics/performance engineer who used to live in Wichita, KS (20 mph is a gentle breeze)—with that setup I would: Make sure that I had a saddle that would allow me to bend over - some saddles *force* you to ride bolt upright. Bend over when I could, sticking my elbows out. Lowering t

[RBW] Re: Riv asks: One bike forever, which one?

As Bill and George said. My forever bike is a steel, double diamond frame with upright (non-drop) bars. Since 1985 all my bikes have been of that design. Specifically right now that need is filled by a 2014 Sam, but there have been others before, and may be others after. When I can’t balance on

[RBW] Re: Production year of my Sam Hillborne?

Yes, that should be the production year. My Sam Hillborne tag says “Serial M14052003 date 4/8/15”. The frame was produced in 2014, and I purchased it in April 2015. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this g

[RBW] Re: Adding photos to Post

A couple of things to check that I have run into— There are three dots at the bottom of both your second post and Garth’s post in this thread. When you click on that, it expands and shows the post that you are “replying” to, even if you clicked “Reply all”. All that is also included in your post

[RBW] Re: Loaded touring weight distribution

I ride a Soma Saga for heavy touring and a Rivendell Sam Hillborne for light touring. During 2020 I did the kitty litter check - made up 5-pound bags of kitty litter to try riding with different weight distributions. My Sam was very comfortable 10 pounds forward and 20 pounds aft. More than th

[RBW] Re: Trouble posting help requested

https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/KHm7pCW92IM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Piriformis - Help!

As one also with stenosis (and L2 - L4 fused), I found that bending over just a little bit was better than upright walking. So…biking! But I tried 6 saddles on my Sam, and all of them hurt various places on my butt after a while. Finally I got a Brooks B-17 carved. After break-in and rolling

[RBW] Re: Your Road or Road-ish Riv Rubber Radius (tire width)

I’ve run Continental Speed Ride tires for 5 years. I haven’t had a flat with them, though that's probably just luck. They only come in one size - 622 x 42. I run them on my Sam at 55 psi. They cost about $25. The last set went over 5000 miles. I tried the Schwalbe Marathon 622x37 at 65 psi fo

[RBW] Re: WTB: Sycip "singles bar"

I ride a modified Soma Osprey bar for light touring. Some rise, just the right wrist position for me. Modified by taking a centimeter off each end - the original is pretty wide. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscr

Re: [RBW] Doldrums

When I get a case of cycling burnout, I tend to find and read a book about touring. “Signs of Life” by Stephen Fabes is a decent one, if you’re looking for a recommendation. Pretty soon I’m itching to ride a tour again. Or I check the internet for a new bicycle wrenching “skill” that I could le

Re: [RBW] YOUR BACK SHRINKING

Ouch. Difference in reach - 25mm, not cm. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this disc

Re: [RBW] Re: Your cyclist vs. motorist war/horror stories

My bike trail was closed for two weeks in April, 2020, so I rode 2 miles on the 45mph road to get to the next county where it was still open. I stayed well to the right of the shoulder white line, but one day a passing driver came close enough to clip my rear-view mirror. Handlebars went hard r

[RBW] Re: Homers and road touring

I would say loaded touring IS pushing the envelope for a Homer. Better would be a Sam, best would probably be an Atlantis or Appaloosa. I bought a Homer for not-so-loaded touring, and found it was not the bike for the job for me. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

[RBW] Re: Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread

Hmmm. First time I’ve had Google Groups tell me “Your message is too big”, and then randomize the photos. Well, I tried to put them in-line, but at least they’re named so you can identify them. On Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 5:45:04 PM UTC-5 aeroperf wrote: > Paul, I would like t

[RBW] Re: Best hat for sun protection while walking? -- Not too off-topic

This one works for me. https://www.rei.com/product/827301/columbia-bora-bora-booney-ii-hat On Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 4:05:15 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > We've discussed hiking or walking shoes, walking as supplementary exercise > to cycling, and now --- hats. BTW, more walking, with a

[RBW] Re: 7 Speed to 9 Speed Conversion Question

Max cog size is listed as 28. https://si.shimano.com/pdfs/si/SI-T-6B-000-00-ENG.pdf On Friday, December 11, 2020 at 9:57:40 AM UTC-5 Brian Campbell wrote: > Hi. > > I am helping a friend with a Kestrel 200 sc that is currently set up with > 7-speed down tube shifters. It is a 7 speed Hyperglid

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